Quebec bars will not be able to serve drinks after midnight and they must operate at 50 per cent capacity.

'If the rules are not respected, we will close your venue,' Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé said.

On Friday, Quebec's Public Health Director Horacio Arruda was trying to hammer down the message that the public must continue to keep distance and wear masks, even though things look normal.

"It's a question of respect," said Quebec Premier François Legault.

At this point in the COVID-19 pandemic, the 'worst danger' that awaits Quebec is forgetfulness, said national director of public health Dr. Horacio Arruda.

Quebec is now publishing its daily COVID-19 updates.

After public outcry, the health ministry agreed to resume publishing daily coronavirus case numbers, deaths and testing information as of Monday.

Quebec is the province hit hardest by the health crisis, but the number of new cases of COVID-19 is starting to drop.

Gatherings inside private homes, however, are still restricted to 10 people from a maximum of three households.

The figurine will be handed over to the province and will be displayed at the Health Department's offices, said Marie-Louise Harvey, a spokeswoman for the department.